Running Your Business
Insights on how to run an insurance agency, along with coverage of agency management and agency technology news.
Have you ever attended or would you ever attend a seminar?
By Staff WriterI haven't attended one. I have friends and family who have. They have had mixed things to say about them. From what they tell me, it sounds like it has more to do with the presenter. If you can find someone who's not too slick, then
December 01, 2008
3 Strategies for Making Social Networking Work for Your Insurance PracticeYou've heard the phrase, "It's not who you are, it's who you know" -- and who you know has a whole new meaning in the rapidly increasing world of social media. Finding new clients and increasing your book of business may be only a click away. But
December 01, 2008
Master the mediaVery little compares to the thrill of seeing your name in print. Whether you are a multi-national brokerage firm or an independent advisor, you should have a forum to regularly bring your ideas before the investing public. By being a part of a news
December 01, 2008
A season of change awaitsIn this special section, sponsored by Allianz, we'll examine the development and the repercussions of the SEC's divisive proposal, Rule 151A, and speak with those on both sides of the issue.
December 01, 2008
The SEC's Posture On Rule 151A Is Full Of ContradictionsConflicting reports continue to trouble the fixed index annuity marketplace.
December 01, 2008
Milliman: VA Hedging Is WorkingGarden-variety futures and options seem to be doing a good job of protecting variable annuity assets, according to consultants at a large actuarial firm.Milliman Inc., ...
December 01, 2008
Unity Life To Get Washington National BlockA Canadian insurer has agreed to acquire the Canadian individual life and occupational disability business of a unit of Conseco Inc.Unity Life of Canada, Mississauga, ...
December 01, 2008
Daniel L. StanleyCareer began: 1982 Home Base: Joplin, Mo. Civic Affiliations: Freeman Hospital Foundation, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Joplin Humane Society --- Back in 1992, over coffee at McDonalds,...